1. Chairperson opened Meeting at 7.30 pm, and welcomed all Members attending
 with Birthday Wishes to 3 of our Members.

2.   Apologies: M. Pethick, L. Abbott, V. Allen, M. Seiboth, G. Last, B & I  Healy,
R. Sims, R. Muller.

   3. 2002 Minutes have been circulated – Moved by R. McIlduff 2nd by K. Wait
 that the Minutes circulated of the 2002 A.G.M., were a true account of the Meeting
 held.  CARRIED.

   4. Business Arising (Previous Minutes) – Nil
It was moved by J. Nisbet and 2nd by R. Caesarowicz that Business Arising had been dealt with.  CARRIED

   5. Correspondence In: -  Nil
 

6. Reports (Chairperson & Treasurer)

The S.A.H.P.A. Inc. Chairperson (Mr.David Thalbourne) read out his Report for Season 2002.  (Copy Enclosed).  It Was moved by J. Cock 2nd by P. Couzner - that the Chairperson’s Report be Accepted.          CARRIED.

 The S.A.H.P.A. Inc. Treasurer’s Report for 2002 Season (Copy Enclosed) was
read out by Mr. R. Seedsman (General Secretary) in the absence of Mr. M. Pethick
 
 Mr. R. Caesarowicz questioned that the Depreciation really requires to be added to
 The overall Loss, therefore the overall Loss should be approximately $13,000, also
 Stating that the main Loss of Income was due to Bird Nominations being down.

 Mr. R. Caesarowicz questioned as to why the Management Committee did not respond
 Earlier in regards to Loss of Income due to the lack of Bird Nominations on the Nth.
 East Line.

 Mr. D. Thalbourne explained the Management’s Committee’s view, stating that the
 Management Committee did monitor the situation on a number of occasions.

 Mr. R. Hill questioned the Repairs & Maintenance expenditure on the Race Unit.

 Mr. J. Hofman responded that possibly the Cleaning of the Unit was incorporated
 In this figure.

 Mr. J. Hofman questioned why the Capitation Fees were not shown as a full figure
 On the Statement in regards to Membership Numbers
 
 
 

 Mr. R. Caesarowicz questioned why the Asset Replacement Fund was not shown as
 A Full Figure in regards to Membership Numbers.

 Mr. R. Seedsman responded that this could be due to the fact Life Members do not
 Have to pay Capitation Fees.

 Mr. L. Jones moved that the Treasurer’s Report be accepted, 2nd by Mr. K. Pridham
 CARRIED

   7. Adjourned Motions/Business: - Nil

7.a). Chairperson Appointment:  The Chairperson (Mr. D. Thalbourne) removed himself from the Chair and Mr. R. Seedsman stood in.  Mr. R. Seedsman          advised the Members that two (2) Applications had been received.

   It was Moved by T. Langsford 2nd B. Balk that Mr. D. Thalbourne be appointed as S.A.H.P.A. Chairperson for the 2003 Season.

 It was also Moved by L. Hughes 2nd Mr. R. Dixon that Mr .J. Nisbet be appointed as S.A.H.P.A. Chairperson for the 2003 Season.

Mr. R. Seedsman asked for a Show of Support for Mr. D. Thalbourne as S.A.H.P.A. Chairperson for 2003.

Mr. R. Seedsman asked for a Show of Support for Mr. J. Nisbet as S.A.H.P.A. Chairperson for 2003.

Mr. D. Thalbourne was the Successful Applicant for Chairperson of the S.A.H.P.A. for 2003 Season.

  b). Vice-Chairperson Appointment:

 Mr. D. Thalbourne then called for Nominations for S.A.H.P.A Vice-Chairperson.

 Moved Mr. P. Couzner 2nd Mr. J. Cock that Mr. J. Nisbet be appointed as S.A.H.P.A. Vice-Chairperson for the 2003 Season.

 The Chairperson asked for a show of support for the Appointment.
 CARRIED

 c). Management Committee Election Results:
 South Electorate – Only one (1) Applicant for the Southern Electorate (Mr. W. Moyle)

 Mr. W. Moyle is automatically elected to the Management Committee.

8. Motions of which Notice has been given – Refer to Notices as previously
Sent.

LODGED BY THE S.A.H.P.A. MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
(NOS. 1-4)

1. OBJECTS

Delete Objects Clause 22 and replace with new Objects Clause 22 – Refer to List of Notices as  previously sent.
Moved R. Fewings 2nd J. Cock.

Mr. R. Fewings spoke for the Motion
Mr. K. Pridham spoke against the Motion
Mr. R. Caesarowicz spoke against the Motion, giving clarification that if this Notice of Motion be passed the Southern Vales Notice of Motion regarding Clause 22 would become Null & Void.

The Chairperson advised the Members the Motion would be decided on by a Secret Ballot.

Mr. G. Harris and Mr. R. Somerville were appointed Scrutineers.

Total Votes Received 129
For the Motion  68
Against the Motion  61

THE MOTION WAS CARRIED

2. TERMINATION OF MEMBERSHIP

Delete Rule 9 (3) and replace with New Termination of Membership Rule 9 (3) – Refer to List of Notices as previously sent.
Moved R. Fewings 2nd J. Cock

Mr. R. Seedsman spoke for the Motion.
Mr. R. Hill spoke of his concerns regarding the cost, and if the Committee
Had a feeling as to how Routine the testing would be.
Mr. G. Hodgins asked if any of these Drugs are in the Medication that we treat our Birds with.
Mr. P. Paterson questioned the Penalty being watered down for anyone found Guilty.
Mr. B. Balk spoke about the Penalties being for Life for anyone found Guilty of Administering Performance Enhancing Drugs to their Birds.

Motion was put by show of hands.

THE MOTION WAS CARRIED.
 
 
 

3. ROUTINE OF BUSINESS AT MEETINGS

Delete 21 (a) Routine of Business at Meetings and replace with new Routine of Business at Meetings 21 (a) – Refer to List of Notices as previously sent.
Moved P. Couzner 2nd L. Jones

Mr. L. Jones spoke about the Motion.

Motion was put by show of hands.

THE MOTION WAS CARRIED.

4. RACE BY-LAWS

Delete Race By-Law R.B.L.23 – Hampering and replace with new Race By-Law R.B.L. 23 – Refer to List of Notices as previously sent.
Moved R. Fewings 2nd J. Cock

Mr. R. Seedsman spoke for the Motion
Mr. P. Beaumont explained that Club’s should still go to their designated Group if not enough Members.
Mr. J. Cock Spoke for the Motion
Mr. P. Beaumont explained the need for two Members to transport Birds to S.A.H.P.A. Headquarters.

Motion was put by show of hands.

THE MOTION WAS CARRIED

LODGED BY THE VITESSE RACING PIGEON CLUB

5. RACE BY-LAW 30

Delete Race By-Law R.B.L. 30 and replace with New Race By-Law
R.B.L. 30 – Refer to List of Notices as previously sent.
 Moved W. Myers 2nd B. Hall

Mr. B. Hall spoke for the Motion
Mr. M. Shepherdson seeked clarification as to the length of time the East Line shall be flown.
Mr. R. Fewings stated the Management Committee’s position.  If the Motion is carried the East Line will be flown until 2004.
Mr. R. Caird spoke against the Motion

The Chairperson advised the Members, the Motion would be decided on by Secret Ballot.

Mr. G. Harris and Mr. R. Somerville appointed Scrutineers.
 

The Chairperson clarified to the Members that if the Motion was successful, the East Line shall only be flown for 2003, with a Special Meeting to be held in August to decide the future Lines of Flight and Length of Time to be flown.

Total votes received 132
For the Motion           79
Against the Motion    53

THE MOTION WAS CARRIED

LODGED BY THE SOUTHERN VALES INVITATION RACING PIGEON CLUB INC.

6. OBJECTS – CLAUSE 2

Add the following Sub-Clauses a & b – Refer to List of Notices as previously sent.
Moved R. Caesarowicz 2nd B. Balk

Mr. R. Caesarowicz asked if Standing Orders could be suspended for this Important Issue.
The Chairperson put the question to the Members for their approval.
The Members voted against Suspending Standing Orders.
Mr .R. Caesarowicz spoke for the Motion.
Mr. R. Caesarowicz asked for more time.
The Chairperson asked the Members to decide to allow extra time.
The Members voted against extra time.
Mr. R. Fewings spoke against the Motion.
Mr. T. Meekins spoke for the Motion.
Mr. L. Jones asked Mr. T. Meekins about the Publication of the Unit Report in the S.A.H.P.A. Journal, before the Management Committee had time to scrutinize the Unit Proposal.
Mr. J. Cock spoke against the Motion.
Mr. R. Caesarowicz sought a Right of Reply, to speak again on the Issue.

The Chairperson advised the Members the Motion would be decided on by Secret Ballot.

Mr. G. Harris and Mr. R. Somerville appointed Scrutineers.

Total Votes received 124
For the Motion            26
Informal                        1
Against the Motion     97

THE MOTION WAS DEFEATED
 

7. OBJECTS - CLAUSE 22

Delete Objects - Clause 22 and replace with New Objects - Clause 22.  Refer to List of Notices as previously sent.

This Notice of Motion lapsed due to the success of the earlier Notice of Motion in regards to Objects – Clause 22.

8. 14 – VACANT

Add the following to Create Rule 14 – Journal Editor.  Refer to List of Notices as previously sent.

This Notice of Motion lapsed due to the success of the earlier Notice of Motion in regards to Objects – Clause 22.

9. ELECTRONIC TIMING SYSTEM

Add the following to create Electronic Timing System By-Laws.  Refer to List of Notices as previously sent.
Moved B. Balk 2nd T. Langsford.

Mr. G. Harris spoke for the Motion.
Mr. K. Pridham spoke against the Motion.
Mr. G. Harris spoke to clarify a point regarding this Motion.
Mr. R. Fewings spoke about The Electronic Timing System.
Mr. T. Langsford spoke for the Motion.

The Chairperson advised the Members the Motion would be decided on by Secret Ballot.

Mr. G. Harris and Mr. R. Somerville appointed as Scrutineers.

Total Votes received 119
For the Motion 45
Against the Motion 74

THE MOTION WAS DEFEATED

     9. Breaches of Rules and Regulations - Nil
 
 
 
 
 

          10. General Business

  Mr. B. Balk asked the Members to show their appreciation to Mrs. B.
  Caesarowicz for her work on the S.A.H.P.A. Inc. Journal.

  Mr. B. Balk asked the Members to show their appreciation to Mr. G. Harris
  For his work on the S.A.H.P.A. Inc. Computer Results Program.

  Mr. G. Harris asked the Management Committee to investigate the fact that
  When the Trustees were in operation, any money that had to be transferred to
  The Unit Replacement Fund was doubled by the Trustees.  It was also
  Mr. G. Harris’s understanding that with the disbanding of the Trustees, that
  The S.A.H.P.A. Management Committee of the day would continue the
  Practise.

  Mr. P. Beaumont spoke about the G.P.S. System in regards to Lofts that are
  On acreage, and if it is possible for all Lofts to have a G.P.S. reading.

  Mr. J. Cock spoke in regards to how the Loft Co-ordinates are taken, and
  That it would be possible for all Lofts to have a G.P.S. reading.

  Mr. P. Beaumont clarified that the Code of Practice is still under review,
  And that it has never been ratified as such.

  Mr. P. Beaumont queried the possibility of the Code of Practice being
  Ratified at the Meeting in August.

 11. Minutes Read Back & Confirmed

  The General Secretary read back the Minutes as taken during the A.G.M.
  The Chair asked for a Mover and a Seconder, that the Minutes Read Back
  Were in fact a true account of the Meetings Business.
  Moved J. Nisbet 2nd C. Forbes

  CARRIED

 12. Meeting Closed – 10.25 pm
 
 
 

South Australian Homing Pigeon Association Inc.
Management Committee Meeting
(Following A.G.M.) held on Monday 17th February 2003.

1. Chairperson opened the Meeting at 10.35pm.

Attendance:  Mr. D. Thalbourne (Chairperson) Mr. J. Nisbet (Vice-Chairperson)
Mr. J. Cock, Mr. P. Couzner, Mr. W. Moyle, Mr. K. Pridham, Mr. R. Fewings, Mrs. C. Myers, Mr. R. Seedsman.

2. Apologies:  Mr. M. Pethick

3. Appointment of S.A.H.P.A. Inc. General Secretary

 Mr. R. Seedsman was the only Applicant for this Position.  It was moved J. Cock 2nd
 R. Fewings that Mr. R. Seedsman be the S.A.H.P.A. Inc. General Secretary for 2003
 Season.

 CARRIED

4. Appointment of S.A.H.P.A. Inc. Treasurer
 
 Left in obeyance

5. Appointment of S.A.H.P.A. Inc. Assistant Secretary

 It was moved P. Couzner that Mrs. C. Myers be appointed Assistant Secretary for
 2003 Season 2nd K. Pridham.

 CARRIED

6. Appointment of S.A.H.P.A Inc. Website Manager

It was moved K. Pridham that Mr. A. Agar be appointed Website Manager for 2003
Season 2nd P. Couzner.

CARRIED
 
7. Appointment of S.A.H.P.A Inc. Clock Chairperson

It was moved P. Couzner that Mr. K. Pridham be appointed Clock Chairperson for 2003 Season 2nd R. Fewings.

CARRIED
 
 
 
 

8. General Business

1. Mr. J. Cock spoke about the possibility of taking G.P.S. Readings of all Lofts within the S.A.H.P.A.

2. Mr. K. Pridham spoke about the question that was raised at the A.G.M.
Regarding the Repairs and Maintenance of the Unit.  Mr. K. Pridham spoke of his views regarding the Code of Practice.

3. Appointments of all S.A.H.P.A. Inc. Positions.

The Management Committee has re-submitted this item until the next full
Management Committee meeting.

     9. Meeting Closed – 11.05 pm

   10. Date of Next Meeting – Sunday 9th March 2003 – 1.00 pm